Ford C-MAX Engine Specifications
The 2018 Ford C-MAX is offered with 2.0L engines in 4-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.
Latest model year (2018):
The Ford C-MAX is available with 4 2.0L and Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive).
Ford C-MAX Engine Specs — All Years
| Year | Trim | Cylinders | Displ. | Transmission | Drive | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2017Config 1 of 2 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2017Config 2 of 2 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2016Config 1 of 2 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2016Config 2 of 2 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2015Config 1 of 2 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Large Cars |
| 2015Config 2 of 2 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Ford C-MAX data analysis
How Ford C-MAX engine displacement varies
Across 7 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2018 Ford C-MAX, engine displacement runs from 2 litres to 2 litres. The strongest figure belongs to the 2018 Ford C-MAX (Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L) at 2 litres, and the weakest to the 2015 car (PHEV) at 2 litres — a spread of 0%. The narrow spread means any year of the Ford C-MAX in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.
What changed for 2018
Average engine displacement for the 2018 Ford C-MAX is 2 litres, against 2 litres for the 2017 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.
How to read this Ford C-MAX data
This page lists every 2015 through 2018 Ford C-MAX record we hold for this measurement — 7 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Ford C-MAX figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Ford C-MAX record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About C-MAX Engine Specs
What engine does the Ford C-MAX have?
The Ford C-MAX is available with 4 cylinder engines ranging up to 2.0L. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.
Is the Ford C-MAX available with all-wheel drive?
Check the drive column in the table above to see available drivetrain configurations.
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